Toluca, Mexico State, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Morelos Theater
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 15, 2021
1. Morelos Theater Marker
Inaugurado el 5 de septiembre de 1969. Fue diseñado por los arquitectos Guillermo Shillet, Jesús Valvia, Ángel Azorín Poch, Gustavo Galco y el Ing. Carlos Visoso, bajo los auspicios del Gobierno del Estado de México y la dirección del Ing. Armodio del Valle Arizpe. Cuenta con una estatua ecuestre en bronce del general José María Morelos y Pavón y se utiliza para la presentación de obras de teatro, ballet, danza, conciertos y otros espectáculos, así como para ceremonias oficiales.
Morelos Theater
Inaugurated on September 5, 1969, this was designed by architects Guillermo Shillet, Jesús Valvia, Ángel Azorín Poch, Gustavo Galco and the engineer Carlos Visoso, with the support of the Government of the State of Mexico and the supervision of the engineer Armodio del Valle Arizpe. It has a bronze equestrian statue of General José María Morelos y Pavón and is used for plays, ballet, dance, concerts and other performances, as well as official ceremonies.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is September 5, 1969.
Location. 19° 17.487′ N,
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Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico and specifically in Mexico City Metropolitan Area. Globally, it is in North America, specifically in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, a Spanish colony, and the Aztec Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: José María González Arratia (a few steps from this marker); Leona Vicario (within shouting distance of this marker); Printing in Toluca (within shouting distance of this marker); Ángel María Garibay K. (within shouting distance of this marker); Luis G. Coto (within shouting distance of this marker); Plaza of the Martyrs (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Plaza José María González Arratia (about 120 meters
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 15, 2021
2. Morelos Theater Marker
One of the sides of the marker includes a map of locally important buildings and areas.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 15, 2021
3. Morelos Theater Marker
The actual Morelos Theater is about a block away, northwest of the marker.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 15, 2021
4. The Morelos Theater
Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 133 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 24, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
